53 Stations

About The Fund

53 Stations is a Chicago-based early-stage venture capital firm that focuses on investing in technology companies aligning with The Pritzker Organization (TPO)'s sectors of interest, including construction, healthcare, wealth management, and restaurant operations. They offer a flexible investment mandate and take advantage of the resources provided by TPO, including a 60-year history of building businesses and an array of enduring portfolio companies. With an emphasis on fostering long-term growth, 53 Stations aims to invest in companies that can endure through various market conditions, rather than following short-term trends. Their investment strategy involves identifying and partnering with founders who show promise in creating the next generation of enduring businesses. The firm's investment range lies between $500,000 and $10,000,000, with a sweet spot around $2,000,000, specializing in Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds. 53 Stations manages assets worth $190,000,000 and leverages a significant network to connect founders with an ecosystem of experienced business builders, operators, and potential customers. Their portfolio includes diverse companies such as Altana, Black Buffalo, Collective, Emergence Software, Flux, Function Health, Goodship, Greenlite, HomeCloud, Kaya AI, Labviva, Wealth.com, and Whisper Aero, illustrating a history of investments in innovative solutions across multiple industries. The team at 53 Stations comprises individuals with global experience in the startup and investment ecosystems, including past founders, early employees of VC-backed startups, firm builders, and seasoned multi-stage investors. They are deeply committed to becoming integral partners in the growth of the companies they invest in, providing support through their experienced network and resources.